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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,216.96 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,216.96 and 324.08 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,216.96 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,216.96 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,216.96 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 394,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,394.63/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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